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Capital (Study Collection)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a black and white photograph of a stone carving, specifically a capital, by an unknown artist, titled "Capital (Study Collection)". The carving is made of stone. The capital is ornately carved with acanthus leaves and scrollwork. It has a square base that tapers as it rises. The carving features a band of scrolling acanthus leaves around the middle. The top of the capital is carved with more acanthus leaves. The background of the image is plain and light-colored. The capital casts a shadow on the surface below it. The image appears to be an old photograph.

Artwork Details

Date
2nd–3rd century
Medium
Stone
Culture
Pakistan
Dimensions
600 × 480 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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